St. Christopher by the River Episcopal Church

08/03/2026

This Sunday, August 9, we will be joined by Canon Russ Tripi, Canon for Leadership Development from the Diocese of Ohio. Canon Russ will represent the Bishop, and this will be, for us, the annual visit that each parish gets from the Bishop's Office. Canon Russ will also present at the adult form on Sunday between services. Plan to be present to welcome Canon Russ to St. Christopher's!

07/28/2026

This past Sunday, we celebrated our patron saint, St. Christopher. As a part of our patronal festivities, we welcomed Martha Cromleigh from Malachi House. She was our guest speaker at an adult forum, and many showed up to hear about the important work accomplished at Malachi House. We also took up a collection to support the work of Malachi House. A continued blessed feast of St. Christopher to you all!

Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr St. Christopher triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death: Grant us, who now remember him in thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who live and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

07/15/2026

Last week, Fr. Gabriel was grateful to serve as chaplain at Session 4 of summer camp at Bellwether Farm! He spent the week with about 30 kids, counselors, and staff as they explored the theme of “Abounding in Hope”.

07/07/2026

St. Christopher’s was glad to participate in the village’s July 4th Parade this year, which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of our village. We celebrated with cotton candy, temporary tattoos for the kids, goodie bags, and the church was open for tours. Over 100 folks streamed through our doors to take in the beauty of our space. Happy birthday, America, and happy birthday, Gates Mills! Many thanks to all of the parishioners who made our celebrations such a success!

06/30/2026

Please join us for the Celebration of New Ministry between St. Christopher by the River Episcopal Church and The Rev. Gabriel Michael Lawrence on September 8 at 6 p.m., the Feast of the Nativity of Mary the God-bearer.

Bishop Anne Jolly will preside. A reception will follow, including an open house at the rectory.

St. Christopher by the River Episcopal Church
7597 Old Mill Road
Gates Mills, OH 44040

Clergy are invited to process and wear choir dress with white stoles.

06/08/2026

CENTERING PRAYER TOMORROW, TUESDAY JUNE 9

Are you looking for a way to deepen in your spiritual life? Seeking a spiritual practice to ground you? Curious about finding the still, small voice of God in the silence? Deacon Lydia and Fr. Gabriel will be starting a Centering Prayer group that will meet every other Tuesday at 6pm beginning June 9. For questions, feel free to reach out to Deacon Lydia or Fr. Gabriel.

06/07/2026

P.S. from God, via Father Gabriel's sermon today:

"I remain, with a heart of unlimited patience and forbearance for your curiosities, your God. I love you with an everlasting love."

Happy Sunday from St. Christopher by-the-River.

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

A powerful homily from Fr. Gabriel for Trinity Sunday. “Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the word. Built of tears and cries and laughter. Prayers of faith and songs of grace — let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”

05/28/2026

Join us, this Sunday, Trinity Sunday, for combined worship at 10:15! We will welcome some new families into the parish, bid our choir farewell for the summer break, and have our annual Pentecost Picnic. To add to all the festivities, we will also have some guest musicians from Opus 216 join us for special music. See you Sunday!